Duluthian Starts Virtual Curling Program
DULUTH, Minn.-It's never too early to talk about curling in the Northland and one Duluthian is helping junior curlers do just that. 2022 Olympic hopeful Korey Dropkin has been curling almost his entire life…
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Census Responses Needed
DULUTH, Minn. - Despite the pandemic, the census count is continuing in the Northland. Duluth currently has an overall response rate that is just below the state average. Each community receives so much funding because…
Northland Physicians Encourage Vaccinations and Physicals for Kids
DULUTH, Minn. - With the plans for the next school year still uncertain, local doctors still want to remind parents and their kids to get their immunizations and physicals before the fall. In May…
Duluth Firefighter Cited in Woman's Assault Placed on Paid Leave
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth firefighter cited for assaulting a woman on a Duluth trail last week has been placed on paid administrative leave. According to Duluth Fire Chief Shawn Krizaj, Conrad Sunde,…
Essentia Health Moving Mobile COVID-19 Testing Site
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health will be moving their mobile COVID-19 testing site to the former Sears building at the Miller Hill Mall on Thursday. Essentia says the move is being made to better accommodate an influx in traffic and…
Pence Returning to Wisconsin for Stops in Ripon, Onalaska
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence planned to speak at Ripon College on Friday before touring a dairy farm near La Crosse. President Donald Trump’s campaign announced the planned visit on Wednesday. Pence was last in Wisconsin in June for…
Watch Live: Floyd Family Sues Minneapolis Officers Charged in his Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorneys for George Floyd’s family have filed a lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and the four police officers charged in his death. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Minnesota alleges that the officers…
Midday Update 7-15-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Updated COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, July 15
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reported 43,742 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday morning and 8 new deaths bringing the death total to 1,518 in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health website, 790,497 tests have…
Black Bear Casino Now Smoke Free
CLOQUET, Minn. - Black Bear Casino says they are now 100 percent smoke-free. The casino announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday that beginning July 15 at 10:00 a.m.…
Walmart and Sam’s Club to Require all Customers to Wear Face Masks Starting July 20
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam's Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal…
Great Outdoors: Mountain Biking Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Trails have been packed with bikers and hikers around the Northland with everyone just trying to get out and have some socially-distanced fun. "We were bored during quarantine and we decided…
Two Seriously Injured in Silver Township House Explosion, Fire
SILVER TOWNSHIP, Minn. - The Carlton County Sheriff's Office says two women were seriously injured in a home explosion and fire in Silver Township Tuesday evening. The incident happened around 8:53 p.m. at 4080 Korhonen Road. Authorities say initial…
MPCA Warns of Blue-Green Algae Dangers for Dogs
DULUTH, Minn. - A toxic form of algae continues to take over area lakes, rivers, and ponds. Just this summer, two dogs in Minnesota have died after swimming in water tainted by…
Morning Update 7-15-20
Join FOX 21's Brett Scott and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Floyd Attorneys to Announce Lawsuit Against City of Minneapolis, Officers Involved in Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Attorneys for George Floyd’s family are set to announce a civil lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Minneapolis and the police officers involved in his death. Attorney Ben Crump…
Head of Lakes Fair Still Happening with Extra Safety Precautions, Modified Activities
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Setup is underway for the only fair that seems to still be moving forward in the Northland -- and perhaps the only event of the summer. The Head of the…
With Superior Mask Mandate on Horizon, Business Owners Prepare for its Passage
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Across the bridge in Superior, businesses are preparing for a city wide mask mandate that could take effect July 27th, if the City Council approves a proposed ordinance at next week's…
Wisconsin Youth Employment Down During Pandemic
ASHLAND, Wis.-- With the unemployment rate at 12 percent in Wisconsin, area workforce leaders are pushing for more businesses to hire young people ages 15-19. The youth unemployment rate right now is at 32…
Gov. Evers Gives COVID-19 Update Amid Increase in Cases
MADISON, Wis.-- Tuesday, Wisconsin broke its own record for confirmed new COVID-19 cases for four out of six days, with 964 confirmed new cases. Governor Evers said more than 650,000 tests have been completed…
Gov. Walz Allocates $100 Million for COVID-19 Housing Relief
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- Financial impacts from the pandemic have made it harder than ever for some Minnesotans to pay rent. But Governor Tim Walz and other state leaders are doing what they can to…
Essentia Health to Donate 20,000 Face Masks After Mask Mandate, Rise In Cases
DULUTH, Minn.-- Essentia Health is stepping up to make sure as many people have masks as possible during the mask mandate in Duluth and as cases continue to rise. Essentia is donating 20,000 procedure…
Duluth Mask Ordinance Creates Difference Of Opinions
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth is now being added to a growing list of cities in Minnesota mandating everyone to wear masks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Duluth…
Adult Day Centers Reopen in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - Adult day centers in Minnesota have now been given the green light to reopen. and return to servicing those with disabilities. Many of those utilizing those services have not been…
Construction Continues on Future Burger King on London Road
DULUTH, Minn. - Construction continues this week on Duluth's newest Burger King which will be located on London Road. Back in September, the Wendy's that was there and the one in Cloquet both permanently…
New Equipment for Superior Fire Department
DULUTH, Minn. - Firefighters use all kinds of equipment to help them put out fires, and they now have one more piece of gear they can use to help during dire situations. It's called…
Virtual Career Fair Being Hosted This Week
DULUTH, Minn. - As the pandemic continues, many career fairs are going virtual. Duluth's Career Force will hold one through Zoom on Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There is no limit to how…
Super One Requires Mask Use
DULUTH, Minn. - Super One grocery stores across the region are now requiring guests to wear masks in their facilities including in liquor stores. Store leadership says it's not only important for the guests, but…
Wisconsin Hits Record High in Virus Cases as Spike Continues
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has broken a record for confirmed new COVID-19 cases for the fourth out of six days. Gov. Tony Evers and state health leaders on Tuesday implored people to wear masks and take precautions to slow…
Trump Administration Rescinds Rule on Foreign Students
BOSTON (AP) — The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the decision…
